Rear sets Question

ubnewbie · May 4th, 2012, 05:49 PM

Hi I'm a taller rider and I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to have rear sets installed

Do they raise your knee or do they sweep you feet back

I realize that rear sets are for a sportier stance and to raise the foot pegs for better ground Clearance

I don't have the 250 yet , And was wondering if anyone regrets installing them

Alex · May 4th, 2012, 10:51 PM

/moved to farkles; not protective gear

choneofakind · May 4th, 2012, 11:54 PM

They sweep your feet back.

They're a little uncomfortable for longer rides, but I don't regret installing my rearset adjusters.

edxmon · May 5th, 2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

They sweep your feet back.

They're a little uncomfortable for longer rides, but I don't regret installing my rearset adjusters.

hmm I was just thinking about rear sets. My legs are long enough so that my knees hit the widest part of the tank. Any way to lower my knees without losing clearance or having my feet way behind my butt?

choneofakind · May 5th, 2012, 10:49 AM

Not really. Lowering the pegs reduces ground clearance. Moving them back puts your feet back, but would likely get your knees a little lower on the tank.

There's a DIY on here for Buell blast pegs. Those lower the pegs a little.

Rearset adjusters move the pegs back and up.

If you did rearset adjusters and used the furthest forward holes to attach the rearsets, then used Buell pegs, you could likely get pegs that are the same height but back a little. That might be your best compromise.

Personally, further back is more comfortable. The rearsets in their stock position feel like a dirt bike to me. My adjusters are set at the lowest and furthest back position possible. If you did that with buell pegs, you could probably get pegs that didn't make you crunch up.

edxmon · May 5th, 2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Not really. Lowering the pegs reduces ground clearance. Moving them back puts your feet back, but would likely get your knees a little lower on the tank.

There's a DIY on here for Buell blast pegs. Those lower the pegs a little.

Rearset adjusters move the pegs back and up.

If you did rearset adjusters and used the furthest forward holes to attach the rearsets, then used Buell pegs, you could likely get pegs that are the same height but back a little. That might be your best compromise.

Personally, further back is more comfortable. The rearsets in their stock position feel like a dirt bike to me. My adjusters are set at the lowest and furthest back position possible. If you did that with buell pegs, you could probably get pegs that didn't make you crunch up.

thank you sire, I'll go look at that DIY right now. If I can lower my knees 1-2 inches the bike will literally feel perfect, right now my legs are spread too wide because my knees are above the tank indentations.

EsrTek · May 5th, 2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

The rearsets in their stock position feel like a dirt bike to me.

Thought the same, but kinda like that too..

Op -- I scoot my arse back as far as I can, use the ball of foot, and that helps get better knee position for aggressive riding. Still have your knee hit tank to shift.
Just cruising around, my knees have gotten used to being at the widest part of tank. Again scooting but far back helps some, even when not crouching at all.

edxmon · May 5th, 2012, 01:38 PM

I'm sitting on the bike now, and I think I would like the rearsets, but my right foot would almost have to touch the exhaust heat shield. Are there some that go that far back?

May 4th, 2012, 05:49 PM	#1
ubnewbie ninjette.org member Name: Frank Location: montreal Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 26	Rear sets Question Hi I'm a taller rider and I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to have rear sets installed Do they raise your knee or do they sweep you feet back I realize that rear sets are for a sportier stance and to raise the foot pegs for better ground Clearance I don't have the 250 yet , And was wondering if anyone regrets installing them __________________________________________________ "Motorcycling is not, of itself, inherently dangerous. It is, however, extremely unforgiving of inattention, ignorance, incompetence, or stupidity."

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edxmon ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: San Diego Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (SOLD - 2/16/2013) Posts: 492	I'm sitting on the bike now, and I think I would like the rearsets, but my right foot would almost have to touch the exhaust heat shield. Are there some that go that far back? __________________________________________________ Mods/Add-on list: DanMoto Jisu, Snorkel delete, Shimmed needles, K&N Drop-In filter, T-Rex frame sliders, Shogun swing-arm spools, CBR250 Rear Hugger, Buell XB Pegs. DIY polished rim lips

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May 4th, 2012, 11:54 PM	#3
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	They sweep your feet back. They're a little uncomfortable for longer rides, but I don't regret installing my rearset adjusters.

May 5th, 2012, 10:49 AM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Not really. Lowering the pegs reduces ground clearance. Moving them back puts your feet back, but would likely get your knees a little lower on the tank. There's a DIY on here for Buell blast pegs. Those lower the pegs a little. Rearset adjusters move the pegs back and up. If you did rearset adjusters and used the furthest forward holes to attach the rearsets, then used Buell pegs, you could likely get pegs that are the same height but back a little. That might be your best compromise. Personally, further back is more comfortable. The rearsets in their stock position feel like a dirt bike to me. My adjusters are set at the lowest and furthest back position possible. If you did that with buell pegs, you could probably get pegs that didn't make you crunch up.